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One barScore 6.8

Free tierNo free tier on record
Open codeNo open-source code on record
Runs widely3 of 6 device platforms
DocumentedThinly documented

Medium is ranked #39 of 135 in writing apps on Freedom251. It runs on Web, iOS, Android.

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Medium Member Not published Unlimited access to every story · Ad-free reading · Audio stories · Offline reading · Custom domains · Create publications help.medium.com · 22 Sept 2026

Friend of Medium Not published All Medium Member benefits · Give 4x more to writers · Share Friend Links help.medium.com · 22 Sept 2026

Compared on writing apps

Free plan: Yes
Custom domain: Yes
Theme customization: basic
Post scheduling: Yes
Built-in memberships: Yes
Blog analytics: Yes

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